Proof of Concept — The Most Important Milestone in DBIA’s History
By Lisa Washington, CAE
Executive Director
Proof of Concept — The Most Important Milestone in DBIA’s History
By Lisa Washington, CAE
Executive DirectorSince DBIA’s inception in 1993, our organization has celebrated many milestones. Just three years later, in 1996, we celebrated the enactment of federal legislation permitting a two-phase design-build selection process and, in 1998, the first DBIA model contracts were released. On the heels of that achievement, DBIA initiated the Designated Design-Build Professional™ program. Begun in 2002, this certification program has grown exponentially in the past two years and has established the standard for design-build excellence.
But one of the greatest milestones in the history of any organization is proof of concept — the demonstration that what the organization advocates and practices has viability and significance to the industry and to the world at large. I believe DBIA reached that milestone some time ago and it’s high time we tell the world. The evidence is in: That design-build works has been established beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Through the December and the January-February Leadership Reflections columns, Design-Build Dateline has presented DBIA’s new strategic direction. As you know, the Institute reinforced its position that design-build is the optimal method of integrated project delivery. The article that follows by industry expert Craig Unger underscores that message. Craig walks us through some of the most notable capital projects in our nation’s history. As you read one design-build success story after another, you’ll note that during some of the most tumultuous times in our nation’s history, design-build proved itself up to the challenge. If this method of integrated project delivery can produce such favorable results in the midst of chaos, imagine what it can do outside of that environment.